WHEN IN ROME …

Dress up in a toga or stoa, make a Roman laurel wreath and help complete a Roman bathhouse mosaic.

10 am–1 pm weekdays, 14 – 18 January 2019 and 21 – 25 January 2019. All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Free-$5. Bookings not required but places are limited. See the website for more information.

CHILL-OUT ZONE

Play, read or relax in the NMA’s Bay Window chill-out zone or try one of the self-facilitated activities inspired by Ancient Rome. In the mornings watch on as artist Byrd creates a cardboard chariot.

10 am–1 pm and 2–3.30 pm weekdays, 14 – 18 January 2019 and 21 – 25 January 2019. Free. All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings not required, places limited.

Happening 7 – 18 January 2019 at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton. See the website for more information.